Linking and Helping Verbs

What is the definition of a linking verb?

• A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a preposition.

• A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a verb.

• A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a noun or adjective.

• A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to an adverb.

Give an example of a linking verb.

• are

• was

• is

• were

What is the definition of a helping verb?

• A helping verb is a verb that is used to express action or a state of being.

• A helping verb is a verb that is used to connect two clauses or sentences.

• A helping verb is a verb that is used to modify a noun or pronoun.

• A helping verb is a verb that is used with the main verb to express tense, mood, or voice.

Give an example of a helping verb.

• are

• am

• was

• is

Is the verb 'is' a linking verb or a helping verb?

• helping verb

• action verb

• transitive verb

• linking verb

Is the verb 'am' a linking verb or a helping verb?

• linking verb

• helping verb

• action verb

• transitive verb

Is the verb 'do' a linking verb or a helping verb?

• Linking verb

• Helping verb

• Both

• Neither

Is the verb 'can' a linking verb or a helping verb?

• modal verb

• helping verb

• action verb

• linking verb

Identify the linking verb in the following sentence: 'She seems tired.'

• appears

• feels

• looks

• seems

Identify the helping verb in the following sentence: 'I have finished my homework.'

• will

• have

• is

• did